Black Diamond (Longview, TX)
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 7:45AM CST
- Location Longview, Texas
- Price Free - $64.60
- Races 5 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Black Diamond event in Longview, TX, taking place on Saturday, January 3, 2026! This luxurious event offers participants a variety of race distances to choose from, including a 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon, allowing everyone from seasoned runners to casual walkers to join in on the fun. Plus, for those looking for a shorter challenge, a brand new 1 Mile option has been introduced, making it perfect for friends and families who want to enjoy a leisurely stroll together.
Kids can also get in on the action with the exciting Kid's Dash, a short 100-200 meter sprint designed specifically for younger participants. Every runner will receive a custom finisher medal and a participation t-shirt, with additional awards for the top three finishers in each age group for the longer races. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to earn your very own Black Diamond medal and enjoy a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit in beautiful Gregg County!
Kids can also get in on the action with the exciting Kid's Dash, a short 100-200 meter sprint designed specifically for younger participants. Every runner will receive a custom finisher medal and a participation t-shirt, with additional awards for the top three finishers in each age group for the longer races. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to earn your very own Black Diamond medal and enjoy a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit in beautiful Gregg County!
Organiser's Description
We excited to present one of our most _LUXURIOUS _events of the year_ - _BLACK DIAMOND! Come out and participate in either our 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon event and earn your very own BLACK DIAMOND MEDAL! Place top three in your age group and win an _ADDITIONAL MEDAL_!
If your littles are excited to join in the experience, but aren't quite ready to tackle a full 5K, we highly recommend on _KID'S DASH_! This is a short 100200-meter sprint prior to the start of the race to give our little ones the opportunity to experience the racing environment without the pressure of a seemingly long, endless course. Dashers run for FREE but can still purchase a t-shirt and a finisher medal as an add-on.
*NEW*
Run Different is adding a brand new _1 MILE OPTION_ to all of our events for 2026! This is perfect for those who are just dipping their toes into the racing experience as well as friends, families, and social group that just want to go for a nice stroll. Our milers will still receive finisher medals and participation shirts; however this will be an untimed event with no age group awards.
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt _(5K | 10K | HM |1M)_ **T-SHIRT CUTOFF IS 12/20**
- Custom Finisher Medal _(5K | 10K | HM | 1M)_
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards _(5K | 10K | HM ONLY)_
AGE GROUPS WILL BE AWARDED 3 DEEP IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-29, M/F 30-39, M/F 40-49, M/F 50-59, M/F 60-69, M/F 70-79, M/F 80+. OUR OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), & FEMALE MASTERS (40+) WILL NOT ONLY RECEIVE THEIR GOLD MEDALS, BUT WILL ALSO WIN A CUSTOM EVENT-THEMED TROPHY!
**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**
If your littles are excited to join in the experience, but aren't quite ready to tackle a full 5K, we highly recommend on _KID'S DASH_! This is a short 100200-meter sprint prior to the start of the race to give our little ones the opportunity to experience the racing environment without the pressure of a seemingly long, endless course. Dashers run for FREE but can still purchase a t-shirt and a finisher medal as an add-on.
*NEW*
Run Different is adding a brand new _1 MILE OPTION_ to all of our events for 2026! This is perfect for those who are just dipping their toes into the racing experience as well as friends, families, and social group that just want to go for a nice stroll. Our milers will still receive finisher medals and participation shirts; however this will be an untimed event with no age group awards.
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt _(5K | 10K | HM |1M)_ **T-SHIRT CUTOFF IS 12/20**
- Custom Finisher Medal _(5K | 10K | HM | 1M)_
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards _(5K | 10K | HM ONLY)_
AGE GROUPS WILL BE AWARDED 3 DEEP IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-29, M/F 30-39, M/F 40-49, M/F 50-59, M/F 60-69, M/F 70-79, M/F 80+. OUR OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), & FEMALE MASTERS (40+) WILL NOT ONLY RECEIVE THEIR GOLD MEDALS, BUT WILL ALSO WIN A CUSTOM EVENT-THEMED TROPHY!
**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**
Races
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Kid's Dash
Sat 3rd January 2026 (7:45AM CST)
Free
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Half-Marathon
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$64.60
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10k
Incl. $3.52 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (8:05AM CST)
$45.52
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5k
Incl. $2.92 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (8:15AM CST)
$34.92
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1 Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (8:15AM CST)
$16.90
Black Diamond (Longview, TX)